Duration : 10 Days 9
Nights
Places Covered : Kochi - Munnar - Anamudi - Periyar - Kumarakom
- Alleppey - Kochi
Day 01 : Arrival at Cochin - Kochi
On your arrival at Kochi/ Cochin railway station /airport, our representative
will welcome you and assist you checking-in at the hotel. Then after, you will
go for a Half day sightseeing of Cochin City; St. Francis Church, the Vasco
Da Gama Square, Chinese fishing nets, Santa Cruz Basilica, and the Bastion Bungalow.
Return to the hotel for overnight.
Day 02 : Kochi - Munnar
After breakfast in the morning you will make a trip to Munnar passing through
the incredibly scenic beauty, mountains and clouds on a very low height. Evenings
are scheduled for the sightseeing of Munnar that includes the Raja Malai, the
highest peak of Munnar mountains where you can spot the Neel Thar (mountain
goats). Overnight at Munnar.
Day 03 : Munnar - Anamudi - Munnar
After breakfast in the morning give a visit to the tourist attraction of Munnar,
that includes visit to Eravikulam National Park, Anamudi peak, Tea plantations,
Devikulam, Mattupetty and Pallivasal. Remaining day is at your own leisure.
Stay for overnight at Munnar.
Day 04 : Munnar - Periyar
After breakfast in the morning make a trip to Periyar with stop at Idukki Dam
on the way. On arrival at Periyar check-in at hotel. The Periyar wildlife sanctuary
is abode to various breeds of wild elephants, deer, boar, Indian tiger and other
animals. Evenings are scheduled for a boat cruise on the Periyar Lake to catch
glimpses of wild animals. Stay for overnight stay at Periyar.
Day 05 : Periyar
After breakfast in the morning cruise on the Periyar lake to view the rare type
of plants and animals. Afternoons are scheduled for the visit to spice plantations
such as cardamom, pepper and cinnamon. Also visit coffee and tea plantations.
Kerela produces a wide variety spices. It is why Kerela is also called Spice
Garden of India. On your returning you can by some spices from the neighbouring
market. Stay for overnight at Periyar.
Day 06 : Periyar - Kumarakom
In the Early morning make a trip to Kumarakom, an incredibly beautiful and little
shy destination in Kerala. On arrival go to explore the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
and then embark on to visiting Vembanand Lake. You will get surprised to know
that the backwaters of Kerala are only confined to Kerala and there is know
equivalent of it. Backwaters are labyrinths of lakes, canals and estuaries that
merge into the Arabian Sea. Stay for overnight stay at the Houseboat.
Day 07: House Boat Cruise
You will get yet another day to cruise through the beautiful and enchanting
backwaters of Kerala and stay overnight in the Houseboat.
Day 08 : Alleppey
On reaching Alleppey deboard from the houseboat. Alleppey/Alappuzha is widely
known for its boat races, houseboats and coconut coir products. Kuttanad has
a high rice cultivation and is nicknamed as the ‘Rice Bowl' of Kerala.
Kuttanad is situated between the sea on the one side and the hills on the other.
After that check in at the resort and then go on to visiting the colourful life
of Kerala villages and backwaters. Stay for overnight at Alleppey.
Day 09: Kochi - Cochin
After breakfast in the morning make a trip to Cochin/Kochi. On reaching Cochin/Kochi
spend the remaining day in shopping. Evenings are scheduled for a visit to see
Kathakali dance performance- typical dance of Kerela. Stay overnight at Kochi/Cochin.
Day 10: Cochin Departure
After taking Breakfast at the hotel and you will visit the Shiva Temple. After
that, transfer to the airport/railway station to board the flight/train for
your onward destination.
